Best fights of Rafael do Nascimento
Over 8 years as a professional, Rafael do Nascimento has compiled a 10-2 (7) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rafael do Nascimento submits Arnold Jimenez
On August 22, 2025 Rafael do Nascimento faced Arnold Jimenez in a featherweight bout. Nascimento was 33 years old with a record of 7-2, and Jimenez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nascimento was coming off a win. Nascimento submitted Arnold Jimenez via Ninja Choke in the 1st round.
2. Rafael do Nascimento submits Brandon Altomare
On January 10, 2025 Rafael do Nascimento faced Brandon Altomare in a featherweight bout. Nascimento was 33 years old with a record of 6-2, and Altomare was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nascimento submitted Brandon Altomare via Calf Slicer in the 1st round.
3. Rafael do Nascimento submits Diones da Silva
On October 26, 2019 Rafael do Nascimento faced Diones da Silva in a super featherweight bout. Nascimento was 27 years old with a record of 1-1, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nascimento was coming off a loss. Nascimento submitted Diones da Silva via Rear Naked Choke in the 1st round.
4. Rafael do Nascimento submits Lucas Nascimento
On March 3, 2018 Rafael do Nascimento faced Lucas Nascimento in a bantamweight bout. Nascimento was 26 years old with a record of 0-0, and Nascimento was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nascimento submitted Lucas Nascimento via Rear Naked Choke in the 1st round.
5. Rafael do Nascimento submits Lewis McGrillen
On July 18, 2026 Rafael do Nascimento faced Lewis McGrillen in a bantamweight bout. Nascimento was 34 years old with a record of 9-2, and McGrillen was 25 with a record of 12-1. Nascimento was on a 3-fight winning streak and McGrillen was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nascimento submitted Lewis McGrillen via Rear Naked Choke in the 2nd round.
6. Rafael do Nascimento KOs Justin Wetzell
On November 18, 2022 Rafael do Nascimento faced Justin Wetzell in a bantamweight bout. Nascimento was 31 years old with a record of 4-1, and Wetzell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nascimento was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nascimento stopped Justin Wetzell via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Rafael do Nascimento submits Marcus McGhee
On July 8, 2022 Rafael do Nascimento faced Marcus McGhee in a bantamweight bout. Nascimento was 30 years old with a record of 3-1, and McGhee was 32 with a record of 4-0. Nascimento was on a 2-fight winning streak and McGhee was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Nascimento submitted Marcus McGhee via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Rafael do Nascimento defeats Shuya Kamikubo
On February 27, 2026 Rafael do Nascimento faced Shuya Kamikubo in a bantamweight bout. Nascimento was 34 years old with a record of 8-2, and Kamikubo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nascimento was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nascimento won via unanimous decision.
9. Rafael do Nascimento defeats Jordan Winski
On June 23, 2023 Rafael do Nascimento faced Jordan Winski in a bantamweight bout. Nascimento was 31 years old with a record of 5-2, and Winski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nascimento was coming off a loss. Nascimento won via unanimous decision.
10. Rafael do Nascimento defeats Victor Perciliano
On November 30, 2019 Rafael do Nascimento faced Victor Perciliano in a bantamweight bout. Nascimento was 28 years old with a record of 2-1, and Perciliano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nascimento was coming off a win. Nascimento won via split decision.